Information Systems Developer Student Assistant

Description

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WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
The Association of Former Students engages and inspires the Aggie Network for Texas A&M University in perpetuating the Aggie Spirit. Through our Annual Fund, as well as other revenue streams, we provide scholarships, endowments, emergency student loans, and awards for faculty. Our newest colleague will join our Information Systems team in advancing our mission through developer support that ensures the highest quality of integrity and performance for our system and processes.

OUR CULTURE AND BENEFITS
We work in an inclusive, professional, creative, and collaborative environment that delivers a strong positive social impact to current and former students, alumni, faculty and friends of Texas A&M University. Whether reviewing business processes or formulating technical solutions, you’ll have opportunities to expand your career skills. Professional development and continuous growth are fundamentals in our organization. What we do and how we do it is enhanced by using the most current tools relevant to each role.

A CAREER WITH IMPACT AND MEANING

Your efforts will bring the Aggie Network to life, helping students, alumni, and faculty stay connected in meaningful ways. You will directly support scholarships, emergency student aid, and faculty excellence and help shape the future of Aggies for years to come. 

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Knowledge of APEX programming.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Work collaboratively across the organization.
• Confidentiality.

Routine Duties

• Build and maintain Salesforce Flows, dashboards, and other declarative automation tools.
• Support CRM Analytics reporting and assist with data integrity projects in Ascend/Salesforce.
• Maintain and document database field mappings and links, ensuring accurate and appropriate data use.
• Assist with integration of information between multiple platforms used by The Association.
• Produce reports for routine and ad-hoc needs.
• Support day-to-day departmental operations and special projects.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand business processes, prioritize information needs, and translate business requirements into systems solutions collaborating with end-users to gather and define business requirements.

EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER STUDENTS

• Participate in various Association-wide activities such as engagement and fundraising goals, internal event teams, task committees, attending gameday receptions, Distinguished Alumni Gala and other external events as required. 
• Serve as an ambassador by meeting our Team Expectations, fostering relationships with students and other constituents of Texas A&M. 
• Exemplify Our Core Values: Respect, Excellence, Loyalty, Leadership, Integrity, Service.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Required: The ability to work 12 to 15 hours each week. Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases such as SQL Server or MySQL.  

Preferred: Experience or exposure to Salesforce software. Knowledge of or experience with CRM systems, ERP platforms, or backend development. 

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit or stand for long periods on occasion and carry objects up to 10 pounds. Ability to work at a desk with heavy use of keyboard and monitor. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities; if needed, please reach out to our Human Resources department to discuss your needs.? 

EDUCATION
Required: Currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, MIS or similar from Texas A&M University.
Preferred: Currently working towards a master’s degree in computer science, information systems, MIS, or similar from Texas A&M University. 

• SUPERVISION
• Received: Director of Information Systems
• Given: None